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Introduction
Wilderness and Wilderness in the relatively unexplored deep jungles of far western Nepal where wildlife is more that abundant. Remote, Challenging and offering unique adventure for wildlife and nature lovers.
The Royal Bardia National Park was initially a Royal hunting reserve. It was in 1976 that it was gazette as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve with an area of only 368 sq. KM in 1982; it was renamed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve Which also included the Babai River Valley. It was only in 1988 that is was granted a status of National Park in order to preserve the dwindling species of rare ecosystem, including flora and fauna, particularly the tiger and its other prey species. This park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the terai providing excellent habitat for most of the endangered species of wildlife and birds. The park now covers an area of 968 sq. KM. It was only 1994 basic facilities existed for independent visitors. It has extensive and varied wildlife-all endangered rhinoceros, Wild elephants, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Swamp deer, Black buck, Gharial Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphins.
More than thirty different mammals, over 400 species of birds, many snakes, lizards and fish have been sighted and recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats.
Among these include, Langur monkey, common leopard, Jungle cat, fishing at, large and small Indian civets, mongoose, hyena, wild dog, jackal. sloth bear, otter, porcupine, bandicoots, blue bull (Nilgai), Sambar deer, hog deer, barking dear, wild boar etc. This park is one of the best place to view the most magnificent of cats, The Royal Bengal Tigers. The chance are almost 80% depending on season. |
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Activities
Nature walks, Bird watching, cycling tours to black buck area, isolated villages and surrounding farmlands, visit to the Karnali Bridge.
Elephant safaris, Jungle drive, Tharu culture program, Canoeing Trips, Rafting |
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Getting There
There are regular daily flights from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival at the Nepaljung airport you are picked up by our staff and driven to Bardia Jungle Cottage - a two hour drive. There is also bus drive but it takes 16 hours one way form Kathmandu to Nepaljung and Bardia. By private vechiles the drives is about 12 hours. We suggest a minimum of three nights at Bardia in order to appreciate what Bardia as a destination has to offer, in terms of a unique wildlife experience. More than three nights will make you fully appreciate and participate in most of the activities and view more wildlife game. |
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Programs
Bardia Jungle Cottage offers the following package tours
- 2 nights 3 days
- 3 nights 4 days
- 4 nights 5 days
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DAY 01 : Pick up guest from arrival point (Amabasa Nepal) |
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On reaching camp Welcome drinks and briefing about the programmes.
Breakfast
Visit to crocodile breeding center and tharu village.
Jungle drive whole day with packed lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay. |
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Day 02 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast.
Jungle Walk/Dugout canoe ride.
Elephant back safari.
Western Nepal tharu dance.
Overnight at lodge . |
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Day 03 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast
Departure From lodge. |
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DAY 01 : Pick up guest from arrival point (Amabasa Nepal) |
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On reaching camp Welcome drinks and briefing about the programmes.
Breakfast
Visit to crocodile breeding center and tharu village.
Jungle drive whole day with packed lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay. |
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Day 02 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast.
Jungle Walk/Dugout canoe ride.
Elephant back safari.
Western Nepal tharu dance.
Overnight at lodge . |
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Day 03 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast
Whole day jungle walk with packed lunch, Walk to Rhino's, Elephant's and Tiger's territory up to Gola, Dolphin Place.
Come back to Lodge
Dinner
Over night at lodge. |
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Day 04 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast
Departure From lodge. |
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DAY 01 : Pick up guest from arrival point (Amabasa Nepal) |
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On reaching camp Welcome drinks and briefing about the programmes.
Breakfast
Visit to crocodile breeding center and tharu village.
Jungle drive whole day with packed lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay. |
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Day 02 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast.
Jungle Walk/Dugout canoe ride.
Elephant back safari.
Western Nepal tharu dance.
Overnight at lodge . |
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Day 03 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast
Whole day jungle walk with packed lunch, Walk to Rhino's, Elephant's and Tiger's territory up to Gola, Dolphin Place.
Come back to Lodge
Dinner
Over night at lodge. |
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Day 04 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
Breakfast
Visit to black sanctuary with packed lunch and drive to Babai Bridge, Walk upstream along the gorge of Babai river
Return to lodge in the evening.
Dinner
Over night at lodge. |
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Day 05 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. |
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Breakfast
Departure From lodge. |
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| Climate |
| October-March |
(warm days and cool nights); |
| April-June |
(hot, up to 45 degrees Celsius) |
| July-September |
(rainy) |
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What to Bring
- Binoculars
- Swim wear
- Sunhat
- Flashlights
- Insect repellent
- Sun guard and sunglasses
- Casual and comfortable clothes and shoes for easy movement while on safaris.
NB: The colors of your clothes should blend with the natural surroundings. During the winter season from November to February, sweaters and jackets are necessary in the mornings and evenings. |
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